6228 Taramore Ln · Huntsville, AL 35806

$259,850

3 bd · 2.5 ba · 1,594 sqft · SingleFamily · 45 Days on market

Built 2026 5,075 sqft lot Est $265k · at est. $33/mo HOA · 2% of rent

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Why this score? — see what drove the D grade

The composite is a weighted blend of 9 inputs, each scored 0–100. Each bar is that input's sub-score; the figure is the points it added to the 100-point composite (weight × sub-score).

• Appreciation +10.0/10.0
• ARV discount +8.3/15.0
• Cash flow +6.9/30.0
• Livability +4.1/5.0
• Rent growth +3.1/5.0
• Schools +2.9/10.0
• Condition / age +2.5/5.0
• 1% rule +2.0/10.0
• DSCR +1.1/10.0

Listing remarks

Under Construction-The Marlin is a masterpiece of entertaining. Host game day around the quartz kitchen island without missing a play, or take the party to the patio for a cookout. Retreat upstairs to a luxurious primary suite featuring a deep soaking tub for ultimate relaxation. Two additional bedrooms with elegant trey ceilings offer stylish comfort for family or guests. Complete with a spacious 2-car garage for your vehicles and gear, the Marlin perfectly balances social energy with private serenity. Visuals feature a similar home for inspiration. Pricing is the base starting point; final price varies based on upgrades and features selected.

Key facts

• Patio for a cookout
• Deep soaking tub
• 5,075 sq ft lot

Tags

• QUARTZ KITCHEN ISLAND
• DEEP SOAKING TUB
• SPACIOUS 2-CAR GARAGE
• PATIO FOR A COOKOUT

What this means for you Summary

Snapshot

• This is a 3-bed/2.5-bath single-family listed at $260k.

Deal economics

• At list price, monthly cash flow is $-392 ($-5k/yr) — negative.
• To cash-flow at today's rent, offer at most $203k (21.9% below list).
• To meet the 1% rule (rent ≥ 1% of price), the offer needs to be $182k (30.0% below list).
• Recommended offer: $182k (30.0% below list) — sets the bar for 1% rule.

Location & tenants

• Location reads 82/100 on livability (#3 in AL, #1,082 nationally) — a professional / high-income tenant draw. Strengths: commute A+, cost of living A+, housing A+; Watch: crime F.
• Huntsville City (urban): math 21% / reading 46% proficiency, ranked #48 of 129 in AL (top 37%) — families likely to look elsewhere, expect single-tenant / working-renter base with shorter leases.
• Zoned schools: Providence Elementary (math 14% / reading 42%, grade F, #385 of 627 statewide, top 62%, 848 students, 52% FRL); Williams Middle School (math 16% / reading 50%, grade F, #101 of 257 statewide, top 40%, 548 students, 58% FRL); Columbia High School (math 12% / reading 17%, grade F, #220 of 305 statewide, top 77%, 954 students, 50% FRL).
• Market conditions: Rents rising (+2.6%/yr); 216 active listings in the ZIP; 14 comparable units currently listed for rent nearby; rentals at typical pace (median 26d on market — plan ~3-4 weeks tenant-placement turnaround); solid renter incomes; 4,709 units permitted in Madison County in 2024 (1,186 in 5+ unit buildings).

Forward outlook

• In year one you build about $28k of equity ($2k loan paydown + $26k appreciation (10.0% local appreciation)).
• Madison County population projected at +18% by 2050 — long-run rental-demand tailwind backs the buy-and-hold thesis.
• By year 2, paydown + projected appreciation supports a ~$45k cash-out refi (75% LTV) — recoverable capital for the next deal without selling this one.

Negotiation context

• It's been on market 45 days — a 3% lower offer ($252k) is reasonable based on typical stale-listing flexibility.

Recommended offer $181,809 (30.0% below list)

Questions for the listing agent

1. What do current leases actually rent for vs. the listed asking? Can we see a recent rent roll and the last 12 months of T-12 income?
2. It's been on market 45 days. Have you received any prior offers? Is the seller open to a 30% concession, seller financing, or rate buy-down credit?
3. What does the HOA fee cover, when was the last increase, and are there any pending special assessments or reserve-fund shortfalls?
4. Is there a deadline driving the sale (1031 exchange, divorce, estate, relocation)? That informs how much negotiation room exists.
5. Crime grade is F in this area — have there been break-ins, vandalism, or insurance claims at this property in the last 3 years? What carrier currently insures it and at what premium?
6. The area grade is low — what's the realistic commute time and amenity access for the typical tenant pool here? Any planned neighborhood developments (good or bad) we should know about?
7. What's the average days-on-market for RENTAL listings here right now (not sales)? A rising rental-DOM trend means longer vacancies and softer asking-rent achievability than the comps imply.
8. What's the recent tenant-quality profile in this submarket — average credit score on applications, eviction rate, late-payment / NSF rate, and stable-employment percentage? A property-management company in the area should have these aggregated.
9. How much new for-sale + rental construction is in the pipeline within 1–3 miles? Heavy new supply typically softens prices + rents 12–24 months out; constrained supply supports both.

Investment metrics

• 1% rule: 0.70% ✗
• Cap rate: 4.48%
• Cash-on-cash: -6.47%
• DSCR: 0.71
• GRM: 11.9

CMA / ARV

• ARV (on-the-fly): $264,604
• Comps found: 12

Show comp detail 12 sales within ~0.75 mi

Address	Dist	Beds/Ba	Sqft	Sold	Price	$/sf	Match
6225 Taramore Ln #88	0.02mi	3/2.5	1,594 (0%)	1mo	$261,250	$164	98
6603 Shearleaf Rd NW	0.19mi	3/2.0	1,538 (-4%)	2mo	$309,000	$201	82
7040 Camrose Ln	0.09mi	3/2.0	1,504 (-6%)	3mo	$288,500	$192	82
6220 Taramore Ln	0.01mi	3/2.5	1,768 (+11%)	1mo	$264,983	$150	80
6003 Taramore Ln	0.06mi	4/2.0 (+1)	1,545 (-3%)	6mo	$265,000	$172	80
6216 Taramore Ln NW	0.37mi	3/2.5	1,594 (0%)	8mo	$264,062	$166	76
7004 Ashton Springs Blvd	0.18mi	3/2.0	1,685 (+6%)	5mo	$295,250	$175	76
6032 Stonewater Ct	0.13mi	3/2.5	1,747 (+10%)	4mo	$268,000	$153	74
8216 Stone Mill Dr	0.47mi	3/2.0	1,622 (+2%)	7mo	$320,000	$197	67
7609 Ashor Dr NW	0.52mi	3/2.0	1,658 (+4%)	6mo	$270,000	$163	62
6215 Taramore Ln	0.39mi	3/2.5	1,768 (+11%)	7mo	$259,850	$147	58
7611 Ashor Dr NW	0.50mi	3/2.0	1,794 (+12%)	5mo	$275,000	$153	50

Match score weights: distance 35% · size 25% · config 20% · recency 20%. Top-matched comps best support the ARV.

Projected returns pro-forma

10.0% appreciation · 2.57% rent growth · sell at horizon

5-year hold

• IRR: 19.6%
• Equity multiple: 2.59×
• Total profit: $115,789
• Equity at exit: $234,093

10-year hold

• IRR: 17.9%
• Equity multiple: 5.94×
• Total profit: $359,169
• Equity at exit: $504,831

Cash invested: $72,758 (down + closing). Projections, not guarantees.

Landlord ↔ Tenant lean methodology

• Overall (STATE): 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly
• State Alabama: 90 Strongly Landlord-Friendly · R+15
• County: — inherits STATE
• City: — inherits STATE

Right-to-evict in 7 days for non-payment; no rent control; preempted statewide; courts move quickly.

Methodology + full state rankings →

ZIP-level market 35806

• Home prices YoY: 20.0%
• Rents YoY: 2.6%
• Active inventory: 216
• Price-to-rent: 11.9×

Monthly cashflow live

• Estimated rent: $1,818 high
• Mortgage (P&I): −$1,363
• Tax est. 1.5%: −$325 /mo · $3,898/yr
• Insurance: −$108
• HOA: −$33
• Vacancy / Maint / Mgmt: −$382
• Net cashflow: $-392

Break-even live

Break-even rent $2,315

Max offer price $203,058

Occupancy floor —

Sensitivity live

Price	-10% $-213	-5% $-303	+0% $-392	+5% $-482	+10% $-572
Rent	-10% $-536	-5% $-464	+0% $-392	+5% $-321	+10% $-249
Rate	-1.0pp $-262	-0.5pp $-326	base $-392	+0.5pp $-460	+1.0pp $-528

UW: 25.0% down · 7.5% · 30yr · 1.5% tax · 5.0% vac · 8.0% maint · 8.0% mgmt

Financing live

Cash to close

• Down payment: $64,962
• Closing costs: $7,796
• Reserves months: —
• Total cash needed: —

Rent comps 14 comps

Address	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Rent	$/sqft	DOM	Units	Dist
7203 Chatfield Way NW Huntsville, AL	4.0	2.5	2047	$1,799	$0.88	45d	1	0.18mi
8223 Stone Mill Dr NW Huntsville, AL	3.0	2.5	2046	$2,300	$1.12	45d	1	0.43mi
7601 Discovery Point Dr NW Huntsville, AL	3.0	2.5	1720	$1,720	$1.00	45d	1	0.56mi
7599 Discovery Point Dr NW Huntsville, AL	3.0	2.5	1500	$1,720	$1.15	25d	1	0.57mi
7597 Discovery Point Dr NW Huntsville, AL	3.0	2.5	1550	$1,800	$1.16	25d	1	0.57mi
7589 Discovery Point Dr NW Huntsville, AL	3.0	2.5	1500	$1,720	$1.15	25d	1	0.59mi
7582 Discovery Point Dr NW Huntsville, AL	3.0	2.5	1500	$1,720	$1.15	25d	1	0.60mi
7559 Discovery Point Dr NW Huntsville, AL	3.0	2.5	1555	$2,450	$1.58	15d	1	0.66mi
710 Nick Fitcheard Rd NW Huntsville, AL	2.0	2.0	1200	$1,359	$1.13	15d	7	0.69mi
7502 Discovery Point Dr NW Huntsville, AL	3.0	2.5	1626	$1,825	$1.12	45d	1	0.77mi
7500 Discovery Point Dr NW Huntsville, AL	3.0	2.5	1527	$1,822	$1.19	15d	7	0.79mi
351 Lofton Rd NW Huntsville, AL	4.0	2.5	2186	$2,315	$1.06	15d	1	0.98mi
1012 Scarlet Woods Huntsville, AL	2.0	2.0	1626	$1,699	$1.04	23d	1	1.48mi
41 Addison Park Dr Huntsville, AL	1.0–3.0	1.0–2.0	1155	$1,635	$1.42	15d	45	1.48mi

HOA detail

• Monthly dues: $33 · $396/yr

Listing history 2 events

1. 2026-04-27
   status Pending
2. 2026-03-13
   listed $259,850 Active

ⓘ Source: listings_history table (triggers on properties + properties_extension) + one-shot backfill from property_details.listing_events for pre-trigger history.

Taxation est. · year 1

• Rental income: $21,817
• − Mortgage interest: −$14,556
• − Property taxes: −$3,898
• − Insurance: −$1,299
• − Repairs & maintenance: −$1,745
• − Management: −$1,745
• − HOA: −$396
• − Depreciation: −$7,559
• Taxable loss: −$9,382
• Est. tax savings @ 24.0%: +$2,252
• After-tax cash flow: $-2,458/yr

For passive investors: Depreciation is non-cash, so a rental often shows a tax loss while cash-flowing — sheltering income. Rental losses are passive: they offset passive income freely, and up to $25,000/yr can offset ordinary (W-2) income if you actively participate and your MAGI is under $100k (phasing out to $0 by $150k); unused losses carry forward. On sale, claimed depreciation is recaptured at up to 25%, and gains may owe capital-gains tax (a 1031 exchange can defer both). Figures are a year-1 estimate at your 24.0% rate — not tax advice; consult a CPA.

Schools (NCES district)

• District: Huntsville City
• NCES district ID: 0101800
• Math proficiency: 21% ▼ -23.00%
• Reading proficiency: 46% ▬ 0.00%
• Median HH income: $48,264
• Composite: 28.84/100
• National rank: #6647
• State rank: #48 of 129 in AL

Livability — Huntsville

• Score: 82/100
• State rank: #3
• US rank: #1082

Category grades

Amenities B Commute A+ Cost of living A+ Crime F Employment C Housing A+ Health & safety A+ User ratings A

Schools grade is shown separately in the Schools card above.

Census & demographics

• Census place: Huntsville, AL
• County: Madison County · 380,832 people
• City population: 220,435
• Metro: Huntsville, AL
• Population (ZIP): 29,161
• Household income: $86,768
• Rent vs Own: 54.2% rent · 45.8% own
• Severe rent burden: 1249.0

Population outlook (Madison County) Hauer SSP2

• Today (2025): 392,086 people
• By 2030: 409,788 · +4.5%
• By 2040: 440,557 · +12.4%
• By 2050: 460,990 · +17.6%
• By 2075: 502,872 · +28.3%
• By 2100: 513,623 · +31.0%

Race, ethnicity, and origin ACS 2023

• Neighborhood character: Diverse neighborhood (Simpson 0.57)
• Race & ethnicity: White 58% Black 30% Hispanic / Latino 5% Two or more races 5% Asian 4%
• Hispanic origin (detail): Mexican 2% Puerto Rican 2%
• Common ancestry: Slovak 2% Italian 2% Serbian 2%
• Foreign-born: 7% · Canada, Vietnam, China
• Languages at home: 93% English-only · Spanish 2% Other Indo-European 1% Other Asian/Pacific 1%

Political lean MEDSL · Madison

• 2024 margin: Lean R (+9.0) · D 44.7% · R 53.7% · Other 1.6%
• 2008→2024 swing: +6.0pp toward D · 2008: -14.9pp · 2024: -9.0pp
• All cycles: 2024: R+9.0 2020: R+8.0 2016: R+16.8 2012: R+18.7 2008: R+14.9

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• Civics: —

Market trends

• HPI YoY: ▲ 71.67%
• Current HPI: 430.5866
• Rent YoY: ▲ 2.57%
• Metro: Huntsville, AL
• State GDP YoY: ▲ 2.94%
• F500 in state: 4

Industry mix (Fortune 500 HQ in AL)

Industry	F500 HQs	Revenue
▸Financial Services	1	$8B
▸Healthcare	1	$5B

Price history

2 events — show timeline

• 2026-04-27 Pending — VMLS
• 2026-03-13 Listed $259,850 VMLS